Spartans aim high after recruitments

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer | Friday June 18, 2010 00:00

With Boitumelo Morale, Driller Sibanda, central blocker, Tower Gobotsamang and national team setter, Morris Sibinyane, Spartans believe they have a strong squad capable of competing against the best. Spartans' spokesperson, Goitsemodimo Letamo said the new players have fitted well and the team will improve its current fifth position on the log. Spartans have lost twice in seven games.

The league will take a break after this weekend's games till September. Letamo is critical of the break, arguing it will affect their momentum. He lamented that in most cases, they are fixtured to play away games which disadvantages them as their supporters are denied the opportunity to watch their team.

He said although they are an institutional team with support from the army, they still face financial challenges. He suggested that the league sponsor should consider giving each team at least P10, s000 upfront to assist in travel and other expenses.

He said this will ensure no team withdraws from the league.

Spartans are forced to hold fund raisers to get money to cover transport expenses for players who stay outside Selebi-Phikwe.

At the end of the Mascom League, Spartans intend to organise a tournament involving BDF VI, Desert Kings and Diphatsa to raise funds for their 20th anniversary celebrations scheduled for later this year.